Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS 1 6503
- Format
- LP, Album
KitaroKi
Vinyl pressings
Ki
by Kitaro · 1981
13 pressings8 countriesContemporaryAmbientElectronicClassical
Ki was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Ki
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Japan
November 1981- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C28R0083
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C28R0083
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C28R-0083A 11A I6Runout Side A
C28R-0083B 11A 8Runout Side B
C28R0083-ASide A Label Matrix
C28R0083-BSide B Label Matrix
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C28R0083
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Canyon C28R0083First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Canyon C28R0083First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Taiwan | Tailee TL-010LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1981 | Japan | Canyon C28R0083First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Kuckuck 057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7012-1 / Gravity Records 18-7012-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | Sampony Distribution Inc. R-1049 / Pony Canyon R-1049LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 817 533-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6503LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Kuckuck 11057-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Canyon C30R0125LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 817 533-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Revelation6:58
- A2Stream Of Being4:08
- A3Kaleidoscope6:21
- A4Oasis5:13
- B1Sun4:54
- B2Endless Water3:46
- B3Tree3:48
- B4Clouds In The Sky8:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ki are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ki are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1991.
When was Ki first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Canada, Japan. One of them is Polydor PDS 1 6503.
How do I tell if my copy of Ki is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PDS 1 6503, C28R0083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ki on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
